Ashley Hudgens

LCMHCA – AGES 5+

Hi and welcome!

I know all too well how scary it can be to take the leap and begin counseling. It can be out of your comfort zone, leaving you with many questions about how and if it will work. I commend you for taking this first step toward growth and change.

You may be wondering if therapy is right for you. I’d like to start off by checking if any of the following resonate with you:
● Have you felt overwhelmed with life lately and all the demands it can bring?
● Are you struggling with anxiety and/or depression and don’t know where to begin?
● Are you facing challenges with ADHD and how to manage it?
● Are you a parent to a child or teen who struggles with regulating emotions and expressing themselves appropriately?

If so, take comfort in knowing you’re not alone. These struggles are common, and I’m here to help you navigate them. As a therapist, I specialize in supporting individuals through these issues.

While working together, we can:
● Process and explore the changes that life has brought. By building upon the therapeutic alliance and using approaches like traditional talk therapy and solution-focused therapy, you can master how to problem-solve when life throws you curveballs.
● Explore the root of your anxiety/depression through the use of CBT, DBT, and mindfulness techniques. This will allow you to grow an understanding of what is contributing to your anxious or depressive thoughts, while also learning skills to build resilience and regulate emotions more appropriately.
● Do you have trouble staying organized? Do you find yourself getting easily distracted? Are you forgetful and often make mistakes? I can help you navigate the difficulties that ADHD can create by learning better ways to organize and stay focused on day-to day tasks by utilizing CBT.
● Help foster emotional regulation and coping skills in your children. Children often express themselves in more ways than just talking, and by using a creative arts and play therapy approach, I can help your child grow their ability to emotionally regulate and learn coping skills for a variety of difficulties they may experience.

No matter where you are in your journey, I believe there is always hope – regardless of what life has thrown at you or what you’ve tried before. I prefer to take a collaborative approach to counseling by creating a safe and supportive environment for you to explore what feels right to you. Together we can create an individualized plan to match your unique needs and preferred style of treatment. I want to empower you to realize you are capable of creating the change you are looking for and that living a fulfilling life is possible.

I once was in the same position. Not knowing what my future would look like or if I would succeed in overcoming my battles with anxiety and panic attacks.

There is not one path, but many that can lead to hope and growth. I will help you find the answers to what is getting in the way and I will show you how to get the life you want. I will help you learn how to do the things you used to do before the anxiety or other struggles that have occurred. I want to normalize mental health and help others realize they are not alone.